Abstract: The present invention aims to create a more pleasant and rewarding guest experience by providing a centralized system for capturing many different types of images from multiple sources throughout a theme park. The present invention utilizes an ingenious method of attaching identity to photographs taken. The present invention then stores the photographs centrally and provides unique and convenient methods for guests to view their photos. The present invention further provides many options other than simply ordering traditional prints of their favorite photo.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method for measuring the height of a guest at a theme park, including employing an ultrasonic emitter and sensor to determine height. The park may have a plurality of different predetermined minimum height ranges or categories for certain rides and attractions, which must be met by a guest before the guest is allowed to participate. The results of the height measurement are provided on indicia and given to the guest to use at rides throughout the park. The device may be a wristband affixed to the guest, and displaying a color or symbol based on the height of the guest. The guest would be allowed to participate in an attraction provided the color code matches the minimum requirements of the attraction. This present invention may eliminate the need to check the height of the guest at each ride.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method of wirelessly triggering portable devices to provide a user with audio and/or visual information related to a show or attraction, for example, or for the purposes of captioning, language translation, assistive listening, and descriptive audio. As a person moves about a venue, a portable device receives signals from transmitters at venue locations. Transmissions may be via infrared or radio signals. The receiving device decodes each signal as a venue location, event time, or device trigger. The receiving device processes the signal and its memory to start a presentation on the device. The portable device memory contains audio, text, graphics, and/or visual content; device playback may contain one or many of these stored contents. The stored content may be synchronized with the user's location, time of travel, time of day, time of a show, or an event in a show. Stored content may be in one or many languages.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for producing guest demand forecasts that keep pace with the dynamic nature of an amusement park's operating environment, and are prepared in a statistically valid and efficient manner. The invention improves upon prior art processes by creating dynamic workload calculations that are responsive to business changes and require minimal effort to update.